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November 9, 2026

Inverness: 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF Administrative Officer vacancy, closing date midday 27th November


Applications are invited for the post of a Full Time Administrative Officer (AO) with the 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF. This is a Crown Servant Grade E1 post, that will be available from January 2026, as an employee of the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA). You will work from the Battalion Headquarters, HRFCA Sub-Office, Gordonville Road, Inverness providing administrative support to the 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF.

Applicants coming from an Armed Forces or Cadet Force background with office based administrative experience would be advantageous however, all applicants with suitable experience and transferable skills will also be considered. The appointment calls for: a good knowledge of office based administrative procedures, the ability to communicate effectively and handle routine correspondence diplomatically through positive inter-personal skills, learn new systems and processes quickly whilst working with the minimum of supervision, be organised and have a good understanding of numeracy and computer literacy. Line management is through the Cadet Executive Officer (CEO).

Click here to read the Vacancy Notice in full.

Click here to read the Job Description.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: It's Panto season and Dick Whittington is coming to the Community Centre on Monday 16th Nov

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Dick Whittington is coming to the Leuchars Station community centre

Venue - Leuchars Station Community Centre

Date - Monday, 16th November

Doors open - 3.30pm

Show starts - 4pm

Please register with Marie-Anne in the welfare office

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Brecon: SSAFA Christmas Carol Concert on 28th Nov 2026 at Plough Chapel, Brecon

 
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Brecon: Breakfast with Santa on Sat 5th Dec at Priory Church in Wales Primary School


Powys County Council & Flying Start:

Breakfast with Santa - Saturday 5th December
Priory Church in Wales Primary School

To book your place: http://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fiB5gumsH5

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Chepstow: Communities for Work+ & Connect to Work Programmes - Sep to Dec 26 in Chepstow & Caldicot

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: Family Saturdays at The Courtyard - A Big Egg - Sat 14th Nov 26


The Courtyard - Hereford: 

Join us for this week's Family Saturday - A Big Egg!

Join children’s author Steven Lee in his magical writing shed, where stories hatch before your eyes!
When Steven’s mischievous neighbour’s dog mistakes him for an egg, he takes refuge among his books and toys and soon finds himself writing a brand-new story with a little help from the audience.

Saturday 14 November, 11am
Free pre-activity from 10.30am
https://courtyard.org.uk/events/a-big-egg/
Family Saturdays are sponsored by Hereford Cathedral School.

Image description: A cartoon image of a young boy and a young girl standing next to a giant Easter egg. The text underneath reads 'Family Saturdays at The Courtyard, A Big Egg, Saturday 14 November 11am, with a free pre-activity from 10:30am!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Barry: Free Christmas Wreath Making Course - Friday 27th Nov at The Pod, Barry


Vale Employability:

Fancy creating your very own Christmas wreath to take home and display? Join us for a festive craft session filled with creativity, good company and unlimited hot drinks – all completely FREE! 

Friday 27th November
The Pod, Golau Caredig, Barry

Choose the session that suits you best:

Morning: 9:30am - 11:30am
Afternoon: 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! Book your place by clicking here

Open to Vale of Glamorgan Residents.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Wales: Careers Wales - Year 9 GCSE Subject Options Support

 
Careers Wales - Year 9 Subject Options:

Wondering how to help your child choose which GCSE subjects to study?

Encourage them to think about:
  • The subjects they enjoy
  • The subjects they feel confident in
  • How they learn best
  • Careers or interests they’d like to explore in the future
We can support both you and your child whilst navigating these important decisions.

Find out more here

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Barry: Care & Support Job Fair on Thursday 12th November at The Pod, Barry


Vale Communities for Work Plus:

Care and Support jobs fair at the Pod, Barry on Thursday 12th November 2026, from 10am to 12 midday.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Bovington: Christmas jumper donations for Bovington together event - Fri 4th Dec.

 


Can you help? We are collecting Christmas jumpers (in good condition & all sizes) to rehome them at the Community Christmas event. Fri 4th Dec. Memorial hall.

Please drop off any jumpers at the Bovington Welfare office (Mon - Fri)
We kindly request you do not leave any donations outside the office entrance if the door is closed.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE